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opinions please--Nuance ins ded sucks 2500; but I need comp equ supplied--sm - looking

Posted: Nov 20, 2013

I'm considering going back to MModal, which I hated but their deductible is only $500.

Try SOAP Transcription, .......sm - smeeps

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When I worked for them back in late 2010/early 2011, they supplied equipment and the cost was a security payment of $100(it may be different now).

needing computer equipment - mijamigramma

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I understand that you are needing a computer supplied to you, but those companies are few and far between. Also, I have found that many of those companies allow their pre-installed software and really do not allow you to install anything of a "personal" nature. (Been there done that).

Have you considered maybe getting a computer through layaway? Right now would be the best time to do something like that. Another thing, if you're strapped for cash is possibly something like Aaron's or Rent-A-Center, where for a small amount, you can rent to own a computer. Pricey, but it is an alternative. Another option to consider, is going to a small computer shop and seeing what they may have used, and working out some kind of a payment plan that way.

Two years ago, both my laptop and my desktop were "giving up the ghost," (both around 7 years old), and I went to the local Wal-Mart and purchased an HP laptop for under $300. Just some suggestions for alternatives because I would much rather have something that if I want to be able to either install it or uninstall it, I can, and I am not at the mercy of some company telling me what I can and can't install on a computer.

Another suggestion to buy a computer - sadie

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Two places I've bought great computers in the past:

Local pawnshop - They were practically giving away laptops... nearly new Dell laptop for $325 with 6gb RAM, 500gb HD, etc.

newegg.com - They have really great prices and if there is no storefront in the state in which you live, you'll pay no tax. Not to mention, most of their offers ship for free. I got my desktop PC there for under $400 a couple years ago and it's fantastic. I also got my kids' laptops there 3 years ago for $299 each.

I never understood this question - confused

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What computer are you using now?

A Nuance supplied computer. Couldn't afford my own. Need a company with lower insurance -sm - MTwallet

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deductible that also supplies computer equipment. Guess I could have worded my question better! :)

I was kind of assuming what with the text-speak - It was maybe a phone post?

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Drives me crazy when posts are full of abbreviations and text-speak terms but I guess that's what one has to do when posting from their phone.

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